Chapter 13: Wedding of Deceit
Lily stood in the shadows, her heart racing as she overheard the wedding plans. Prince Andrew and Venus's ceremony was mere days away, and the kingdom was abuzz with excitement.
Venus, her belly swollen with a child she claimed was Andrew's, gloated as she discussed the details with Rodale and Josephine. Lesley's name was never mentioned, a forgotten victim of the treason.
Lily's eyes widened in horror as she realized she was also pregnant – with Andrew's child. A secret she had kept hidden, even from Bessie.
Rodale's voice dripped with malice. "This wedding will secure our power. And with Venus's child on the way, our hold will be unbreakable."
Lily knew she had to act, but the consequences of revealing her secret pregnancy could be deadly. She felt trapped, with no clear path forward.
Scarlet's son appeared beside her, his eyes locked onto the plotters. "We need to gather allies," he whispered. "Before it's too late."
Lily nodded, determination burning within her. She would not let Rodale and Venus win without a fight.
The fate of the kingdom hung in the balance, as Lily and Scarlet's son began to weave a plan to stop the wedding and reclaim the throne.
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forgotten maiden
Historical FictionIn a world where politics and passion collide, Lily finds herself entangled in a deadly game of love, hate, and revenge.As a powerful politician's daughter, Lily's life is already complicated. But when she falls for her family's sworn enemy, the sta...
